Bill > A00840

This bill modifies the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to establish a community liaison system and clarify the powers of the problem premises task force. Specifically, the State Liquor Authority is now authorized to designate a community liaison for each community board in New York City, who will provide notifications about alcohol license and permit applications, attend community board meetings, submit reports about community concerns, and help build relationships between the liquor authority and local communities. The bill also updates the Problem Premises Task Force guidelines, expanding its membership to include investigators from multiple offices and modifying the process for investigating potential threats to public safety from alcohol-serving establishments. The task force will now have more flexibility in conducting investigations, with the ability to extend investigation times up to 60 days if needed, and must provide written findings about their investigation's progress. The changes aim to improve communication between local alcohol regulatory bodies and community boards, and to enhance the ability to address problematic alcohol-serving establishments more effectively. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A840